Talk
May 27, 2025 / 18:00
Author-Editor Conversations, organized in collaboration with Pera Museum and Atlas Publishing Lab, welcomes global technology leader Ayşegül İldeniz, known for her pioneering work in artificial intelligence and future vision, and Cem Erciyes, Publishing Director at Doğan Kitap.
The speakers will discuss İldeniz’s inspiring career — also the subject of her books published by Doğan Kitap — and her extensive experience in the field of technology.
The event taking place at Pera Museum Auditorium is free of charge and does not require reservation.
About Ayşegül İldeniz
A global technology leader who has changed many lives throughout her journey that extends to Silicon Valley, and who has been a pioneer in innovation, artificial intelligence, technology, and future vision. Selected by Fast Companyas one of the world’s 100 most creative people (2015), İldeniz has served as Vice President of the New Technologies Group at global tech giant Intel and as COO of SSN, a leading U.S.-based smart energy company. She has received numerous awards for her work on smart technologies.
Currently serving on the boards of various international organizations, Ayşegül İldeniz works as an entrepreneur and consultant in Silicon Valley. She is the author of Ayşegül Işınla Bizi and Ayşegül 5.0, writes about the world of technology in her column for Gazete Oksijen, and continues her work between San Francisco and Istanbul.
About Cem Erciyes
Cem Erciyes, Publishing Director at Doğan Kitap, is a journalist and publisher. He began his journalism career in 1992 at Dünya newspaper, working on the Dünya Kitap magazine and the arts and culture pages. In 1997, he joined Radikal, where he served as Culture Editor, launched the Radikal Kitap supplement, and managed it for fifteen years. He also held editorial roles such as Publishing Coordinator and Head of Supplementary Publications.
His articles on arts, culture, and media have been regularly published in various magazines, newspapers, and online platforms. He has also produced and hosted television and radio programs on culture, arts, and history for TRT and Açık Radyo. Since 2016, he has been working at Doğan Kitap.
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The war fought by the Greeks to shake off the Turkish yoke was closely observed around Europe and, this being the era of romanticism, the events taking place around Greece between 1821 and 1832 became a symbol for national liberation struggle.
The series of paintings depicting the audience ceremonies of European ambassadors hold a unique place among the works of Jean-Baptiste Vanmour of Valenciennes, who lived in İstanbul from 1699 until his death in 1737.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 300 TL
Discounted: 150 TL
Groups: 200 TL (minimum 10 people)
